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Summer cocktail recipes
by Lottie Huckle
published on 10 June 2024, last updated on 21 June 2024
This summer, kick back with one of our favourite summer cocktail recipes. From boozy classics to mocktails for all to enjoy, there’s something on this list for everyone to sip on.
Negroni Sbagliato
A softer take on this classic Italian cocktail, the negroni sbagliato is finished with Prosecco. Classic, refined and perfect for hot summer evenings.
Life’s A Beach Cocktail
Fresh and zingy, this citrus-based cocktail features a blend of whisky, vermouth and cherry liqueur. Sunshine in liquid form.
Seedlip Thyme Mocktail
A refreshing, elegant mocktail that has summertime written all over it, this cooling non-alcoholic drink from Seedlip is flavoured with the winning combination of thyme and lemon.
Sherbet Fizz Mocktail
A crowd-pleasing drink that also happens to be booze-free, this delicious mocktail is bursting with citrus flavours thanks to the fresh grapefruit juice, finished with a satisfying sherbet fizz.
Seedlip Clements Mocktail
Seedlip’s Clements mocktail is a picture-perfect summer drink that makes a particularly elegant non-alcoholic drink to serve to your guests.
Ainsley Harriott’s Mango and Coconut Rum Daiquiri
Soak up the flavours of the Caribbean with Ainsley’s delicious Mango and Coconut Rum Daquiri, bursting with flavour from sweet and juicy mangoes and tropical coconut-flavoured rum.
Rebujito Cocktail
If you’ve ever wondered how they handle the heat in the south of Spain, here’s your answer. This exceptionally refreshing cocktail made with fresh mint, lemonade and fino sherry served over ice is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer’s day.
Elderflower and Passionfruit Cooler
This mocktail recipe from Nigella Summer is all about sunshine flavours. Even during the drizzliest of British Summers, this cooler is bound to brighten up your day.
Pimm’s
Pimm’s is an essential Summer cocktail. Now, with this recipe from Simon Hopkinson Cooks , you can make this classic crowd-pleaser to perfection every time.
Elegante
A cocktail of prosecco, lemon sorbet and vodka? Now that does sound summery! Recline in your favourite sunny spot with this recipe.
Ginger Beer
This fiery non-alcoholic Ginger Beer recipe is one of our go-to Summer drinks. Either enjoy a refreshing glass on its own or stir into a mocktail or cocktail for a quintessentially British Summer treat.
Special Sangria
This isn’t any old sangria recipe, it’s Omar Allibhoy’s Special Sangria from his hit book, Tapas Revolution . Omar’s Sangria is loaded with citrus fruits, pear, plums and strawberries plus is packing a punch of brandy, triple sec and Spanish red wine. Delicious!
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